The lost two
by hopetess
Summary: Severs, Lucius, Draco, and Harry are looking for their last two mates. They have looked everywhere. Now Amoi is there last stop before looking all over again. MPREG, MALE/MALE.
1. Chapter 1

_ Jupiter talking…_

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It was once in lifetime that the Leader of Amoi herself Jupiter called everyone on the plant to hear her speak. Every class was there from Blondes to Mongrel's. The only persons that was not there was Iason and Riki. He was getting the penthouse under Iason's ready for the visitors who were coming. Jupiter asked Iason if Riki could do the task for her (they had found if they gave Riki a task to do he was much calmer and less likely to get into any trouble).

As everyone arrived Jupiter materialized onto the stage. A soft voice was heard when she spoke. "_I have been contacted by a group of people from the plant Earth. They are looking for their last two mates. One will be the Dom/Dominate and Sub-Dom /Submissive-Dominant. If they find their mates on whatever plant they find them on. They will be staying on the planet. If you are chosen no matter what class with be given citizenship and Lordship. All four of these men and 15 times richer the Iason Mink himself. They will be here in three days. They will be staying in Eos Tower. Once a day they will be seeing one class at a time. We will be starting with the Mongrel's first only because they are the smallest group on Amoi thank you that is all." _Jupiter then left the stage. Everyone was so shocked they all didn't know what to think. Some were hoping to be one to be picked.

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Everyone was so busy about getting things ready for the 4 visitors to land. It felt like three days went so fast. The next thing everyone knew they were preparing to land. The ship itself was work of art. The ship had green and silver colors on one side in the middle there is crest engraved with a snakes on it. On the other side had red and gold colors in the middle there as also a crest engraved with a lion on it. On the bottom it looked like there were four different crests engraved into metal.

The ramp came down. The first one out was a tall dark-haired man with a slightly offset nose. Then next man maybe and inch shorted with blond almost white hair he was breathtaking. The next look like the blond but much younger. The last was one was much shorter than the rest. He has black messy hair. He also had a rounded belly if they had to guess he was with child. They were not sure how but he was still very beautiful. They all were beautiful in their own way.

They got to the end of the ramp when Jupiter can flicker in. She bowed to them they returned the bow well everyone but the little one. "_Welcome I am Jupiter. It is an honor the have you all."_ The tall dark hair man stepped up the Jupiter "I am Lord Severus Snape-Prince I am the Alpha." He then points to the tall blond "this is Lord Lucius Malfoy he is our Dom." He then points to the younger blond "this is Draco Malfoy he is our Sub/Dom." He then points to the little one "this is Lord Harry Potter-Black he is our Sub, and is also 5 months pregnant with our twins."

Jupiter looked at the little Lord in front of her. She had never heard of a male pregnancy before. _"How is it that Lord Potter-Black is with child?" _Lord Snape-Prince answered her "When we all mated it gave the Sub and Sub/Dom the ability to become pregnant. The Sub/Dom that we are missing will also have this ability as well." There was a gasp from everyone in the crowd. "Is there anything elates you would like to know?" Lord Snape-Prince asked. Jupiter was about to answer when the Little Lord walked up to the Alpha. He put his small hand on his arm "Sev, I really need to sit down the twins are making my back really hurts." "Yes of course little one. I will take care of it right away." (AN. I will be going by their first names now. Ok.)

Severus looked at Jupiter again. "Is there a place we can talk where he can sit for this?" Severus asked Jupiter. _"Yes of course. We will finish this in penthouse you will be staying." _"Very well." Sev said.

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**To be continued. **

**I am going through all of my stories to fix some of my mistakes. I have all ready starting to fix Iason's Sister. **

**enjoy. **

**Hopetess **


	2. Chapter 2

Jupiter called on Heiku and Raoul to find the transportation to Eos Tower. The two Blondie's jumped as quick as a bunny (AN: My dad says that all the time. He thinks he is funny.) to do what is needed. When the vehicle arrives Raoul comes over to where Jupiter and the 4 off-worlders. Doing a small bow "Lady Jupiter the transportation in here." "Very_ good this way My Lords." _"Indeed." Severus answered.

Severus put his hand on Harry's lower back to guide him to what he thinks is a vehicle. He looked behind him to see Lucius and Draco was following as well. As the Alpha it is his job to make sure the pack is happy, health, and safe.

They make it to the vehicle the door opens he helps Harry get in followed by himself, Draco, and then Lucius. The two tall Blondie's get in from another door. Jupiter also appears in the vehicle.

The vehicle starts to move out of the space port. Severus turns to Jupiter "If I may how long do you think it will take to get the penthouse?" _"It should only take about 5- 10 minutes more."_ Jupiter answered him. Severus nodes to Jupiter.

Severus looks down at Harry. Who looks so very tired. 'He is getting more and more tired. I just hope it is only from the travel and not from the pregnancy.' Severus thought to himself worried about Harry. He than pulled Harry onto his lap. Harry let is Alpha as he was just so tired. He then snuggled into Severus's chest closing his eyes.

Jupiter as well as the two Blondie's could not help themselves but stair. They had never would have guessed the cold faced man would be so caring. All of a sudden the little Lord gasps well his hand went to his bump. The Two Blondes fly to their Alpha and Sub. Before any of them can say anything. The little Lord starts to laugh and cry as the rubs he bump. "What is wrong Harry?" Lucius asked him in a worried voice. Harry says in a happy but watery voice "the twins just kicked." He looks up at Severus "Did you fell it?"

Severus then rubs his bump while saying "yes. Little one I do indeed feel them." Severus had a small smile on his face while looking over a Lucius and Draco. He moves his head to the Blonds.

Lucius and Draco move closer to Severus they each had a hand on Harry's bump. As soon as they put their hand on they feel tiny push on their hands. The smiles that make it way on each others faces brighten the vehicle.

Harry looks over at Ronal and Heiku. They looked very curious at what was happening. Harry looks up at Severus "do you mind id they feel the twins?" Severus shook his head NO. Harry got a smile on his face. He looks over at the two Blondie's "would you like to feel them?"

Heiku and Ronal were shocked to move let alone speak. Heiku recovered first all but flies over to the Alpha and Sub. Ronal was next. Harry takes their hands and puts them on the spot the twins were moving. As soon their hands touched Harry bump they felt a small hand or foot pushing on their hands. They were in AWE they missed what the Sub was saying to them. Harry looked up at them "so did you feel them?" The Blondie's broke out of their AWE. The only thing they could think was 'I hope they find their lost two so I/we can see the Sib give birth and watch the children grow.'

When it registers with Ronal the Sub has asked them a question "I'm sorry what?" Harry smiles at them and repeats the question "Did you fell them?" "Yes it was wonderful." They both said it at the same time. Harry just smiled warmly at them.

They feel the vicinal slow down to a stop. The door opened by a young boy. Severus got out first than Harry then Lucius then Draco. All the people around just looked at them. They really didn't know what to think. "Mongrels how disgusting? A Ruby mumbles to himself, but then Ronal, Heiku gets out of the vehicle.


	3. Chapter 3

_Jupiter talking. _

_JUPITER YELLING._

The last time on The Lost Two….

They all felt the vehicle slow down to a stop. The door opened by a young boy. Severus got out first than Harry then Lucius then Draco. All the people around just looked at them. Thy really didn't know what to think. "Mongrels how disgusting" a Ruby mumbles to himself, but when the Raoul and Heiku got out of the vehicle.

Let's start the show….

The next thing that was going to come out of the Ruby's mouth was stuck in his throat. At the sight of two Blondie's with the four men. Then his brain starts to work again. He then remembers what today is. The only thing that came to mind was 'oh crap'.

The two Blondie's turned his way when Jupiter herself appeared in front of him. _"I AM VERY DISAPPOINTED IN THE WAY YOU HAVE SPOKEN TO MY GUESSTS. I DECREE THAT YOU BE STRIPED OF YOUR TITAL AND PROPERTIES, THEN SHIPPED TO WORK IN THE WEARHOUSE. I HOPE YOU WILL LEARN TO THINK BEFORE YOU SPEAK AGAIN. "_Jupiter then turns to the four Lords "_My apologies for his behavior. It will not be happening again. Why don't we go up to your penthouse now?" _Jupiter then disappears leaving Raoul and Heiku's to take the lead.

Everyone knows by now that the off-worlders are there in the building. As soon as the main door opened Raoul and Heiku walk through followed by a tall man with an offset nose, a smaller man with the most beautiful emerald eyes they have ever seen, a tall man with blond hair almost white, there was also a shorter blond that looked like the taller blond. Everyone moved out of their way as they made their way towards the elevator. Out of all the four everyone was staring at the little one, more like they were staring at his tummy.

Harry could hear the crowd whispering about his tummy. To the point of whimpering as soon as the Alpha heard his Sub whimper. He pulled Harry to him to comfort his Sub. Severus looked around and let out a low growl. The crowd went quiet real quickly. They did not want to anger this man. He looked ready to tear apart anyone that would hurt his Sub.

They finally make it to the elevator as soon as the door closed. A peace fell over the medium size space. In no time at all they got to the floor that the penthouse they were going to be stay. It was faster than any of them would have thought. The group gets out of the elevator. Raoul and Heiku start walking down the small hallway to the penthouse door. Raoul puts his hand on the scanner pad to open the door.

Harry starts to look around the penthouse, as soon as all four of the off-worlders go through the door. It was very beautiful, but it had nothing on Malfoy Manor or Potter Manor for that matter. It was good for now. Harry had a feeling that they would find there lost two here on this planet. He was not sure how he knew he just dose. Harry them looked over at Lucius and Draco. They were looking around the penthouse as well. From the looks on their faces they were not impressed at all. He looked over to Severus he looked indifferent as always. Harry saw a couch close to what looked like a fireplace that was not lit. It was no problem for Harry he just waves his hand and it lights.

Heiku saw that the little Lord going to the couches near the fireplace. He was about to lit it when he saw the little Lord wave his hand and it lights right up. If anyone had looked at Heiku they would have seen his eyes go wide almost to the point of falling out. He looks around to see if anyone elates saw that. The only one that seemed shock/awe was the furniture in the corner.

(Traz point of View)

I could not believe he was chosen to take care of these very important people coming to find there lost two mates. I was still trying to take in what Lady Jupiter talked to me about.

(Flashback)

I was helping to get the penthouse ready for my new masters. Iasons infamies pet Riki was helping me as well. I first thought it was gong to be a nightmare but it was much easier then I thought. When Riki was down doing his part he left to go back to his master. That was before Lady Jupiter herself can to me and was telling me what my new masters could do. I was then very existed to take care of them even before meeting them.

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As soon as the two Blondie's first come thought the door followed by my new masters. If just could not get over the way they look. I was not used to having my masters to look so different then the Blondie's. I see the littlest one go towards the fireplace I was about to go to him when he waved his hand, and it lit right up. I then see Sir Heiku had also seen what I did. He looked around his eyes fall on me.

3rd person POV.

Before Heiku could say anything. Severus, Lucius, and Draco took in a deep breath. That is when they smelled it. The only thing going through their minds is MATE. They look around, but knew that their mate is not in the room. He was here at sometime before they had arrived.

Severus being the Alpha asked Raoul "Can you tell me how was in this penthouse before we arrived?" Raoul stopped to think. "The only people that were in here were your furniture and Iason Minks Pet Riki. Why?" "One of our mates where in here was can smell it." "Oh ok, I will have them brought to you in the morning." Severus growled louder. He was not happy that he was doing to have to wait. Some things he could not change. He said to Raoul "Very well have them here first thing in the Morning, or we will go looking all on our own. Trust me you will not like it one bit." Severus finished with a menacing growl.

**For people who do not know the furniture means servant. Now that we have that taken care of I hope you review for me. So I know how I am doing. **

**Hopetess.**


	4. Chapter 4

Last time…

Severus being the Alpha asked Raoul "Can you tell me how was in this penthouse before we arrived?" Raoul stopped to think. "The only people that were in here were your furniture and Iason Minks Pet Riki. Why?" "One of our mates where in here we can smell it." "Oh ok, I will have them brought to you in the morning." Severus growled louder. He was not happy that he was doing to have to wait. Some things he could not change. He said to Raoul "Very well have them here first thing in the Morning, or we will go looking all on our own. Trust me you will not like it one bit." Severus finished with a menacing growl.

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Now on with the show…

Raoul and Heiku left after the Alpha growled. Severus starts to pass around the room. Finally after an hour Harry had enough he walked over to Severus. He puts his hand on Severus's arm. Severus stops right away, he looks at Harry. "Yes, love?" "Sev you have been passing for almost an hour. It is giving me a dizzy. Please tell me what has you so upset?" Harry looked up at Severus with worry in his eyes. "Oh, love I'm not upset. I just hate to wait for our mates to arrive tomorrow morning." Harry leads him to the fireplace he was sitting before. Harry pulls Sev done on the couch. Harry then snuggles up to Sev's side. After a while Severus finally calms down with his Sub next to him.

Lucius and Draco watch all this, after they see Severus calm down they decide to join them. They get to the couch Lucius sits next to Severus Draco sits next to Harry. After about a half-hour they find themselves on the floor holding each other.

The Furniture was watching from the kitchen. Traz had never seen anything like it. He just knows that who ever is their mates will be loved and care for the rest of their lives. He dose know that Riki is one of them. He is not to sure how Lord Iason will handle all this.

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**THE NEXT MORING. **

Severus, Lucius, and Draco wake up with a wonderful smell coming from the kitchen. Severus looks around and relies Harry is not in bed with them.

They take a shower and dress for the day, before going into the dinning room. Harry is standing there with a smile on his face. Traz looked very uneasy standing so close to the Little Lord.

**Flashback**

**Traz p.o.v.**

I hear a noise coming from the kitchen. I walk into the kitchen to find out what it could be. I stop at the door way to see the Little Lord trying to get a spice from the high shelf. I walk over and get the spice for him. He turns to say "Thanks Dray…" He looked shocked for a moment "Oh, I'm sorry I thought you were Draco." He looks at me "Would you like to help me? It would also show you how we like our food prepared. I will not be able to do cook soon, and I need to know you can take over for me when I cannot do it anymore." I looked at him with confusion on my face, and then my brain seemed to run again. "Yes, I would like to help anyway I can." I told him. The little Lord smiled brightly at me. It made me smile as well.

**End Flashback**

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**Time Skip**

It has been over an hour since breakfast finished. They have been waiting on their guests to arrive.

There was a buzz at the door. Traz quickly walks/ runs over to open it to let them in. A very tall Blondie walks into the living room walking behind him a shorter man about the same height as Draco.

Harry the only one not affected by the two's scent. He introduces himself and his mates to the Blondie and the dark haired one. "Hi I'm Lord Harry Potter-Black. These are my mates Lord Severus Snape-Prince the Alpha, Lord Lucius Malfoy our Dom, Lord Heir Draco Malfoy our Sub-Dom." Harry points to each one. He also looks at the two of them with his head socked to the side. Like he was waiting for something to happen. "I am Lord Iason Mink." He looks back at Riki. "This is my pet Riki the Dark. What is wrong that your mates can not speak to us?" Harry looks from Iason to Severus and says "You will have to forgive them they are trying very hard no to jump you right know. Your scent is bringing out their mating instincts. Why don't we go out onto the patio to give them time to get themselves under control?" Iason nodded "Very well lead the way."

The three walk onto the patio Iason and Riki expected it to be cold. As the door closed it was comfortable warm. Riki looks around the patio 'this is nothing like what the Iasons patio.' Riki thought to himself.

Harry led them to a corner couch. He waited until they got comfortable to explain everything. "Now I was left to explain everything that is going to happen. Severus, Lucius, and Draco will start the 3 steps of the mating ritual.

Step 1 the getting to know you. They will be spending time with both or just one at a time. It is important that you are truthful with them.

Step 2 the gifts. They will we trying showing you that they are a good mate, and is able provide for you. The gift can be small to large. If there is ever a time you do not like a gift you are to tell them, and they will fix it.

Step 3 the mating rites. That one speaks for itself. It is basically three days if mind blowing sex between the five of you. I would be in there are will, but because I am with child I cannot. I will be giving you a book to help you understand that your life is going to change. Not in a bad way you will be able to still work, or what ever you do. I think we should go back in. they should be able to control themselves now. Iason and Riki walk back into the penthouse to the new life they are to now have.

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**I hope you like this chapter. Please review. Good bad I want them all. I will try to update in a week. **

**Hopetess**


	5. Chapter 5

THE LOST TWO.

Last time on The Lost Two…

There was a buzz at the door. Traz quickly walks/runs over to open it to let them in. A very tall Blondie walks into the living room walking behind him a shorter man about the same height as Draco.

Harry the only one not affected by the two's scent. He introduces himself and his mates to the Blondie and the dark haired one. "Hi I'm Lord Harry Potter-Black. These are my mates Lord Severus Snape-Prince the Alpha, Lord Lucius Malfoy our Dom, Lord Heir Draco Malfoy our Sub-Dom." Harry points to each one. He also looks at the two of them with his head cocked to the side. Like he was waiting for something to happen. "I am Lord Iason Mink." He looks back at Riki. "This is my pet Riki the Dark. What is wrong that your mates can not speak to us?" Harry looks from Iason to Severus and says "You will have to forgive them they are trying very hard not to jump you right now. Your scent is bringing out their mating instincts. Why don't we go out onto the patio to give them time to get themselves under control?" Iason nodded "Very well lead the way."

The three walked onto the patio Iason and Riki expected it to be cold. As the door closed it was comfortable warm. Riki looks around the patio 'this is nothing like what the Iason's patio.' Riki thought to himself.

Harry led them to a corner couch. He waited until they got comfortable to explain everything. "Now I was left to explain everything that is going to happen. Severus, Lucius, and Draco will start the 3 steps of the mating ritual.

Step 1 the getting to know you. They will be spending time with both or just one at a time. It is important that you are truthful with them.

Step 2 the gifts. They will we trying showing you that they are a good mate, and is able provide for you. The gift can be small to large. If there is ever a time you do not like a gift you are to tell them, and they will fix it.

Step 3 the mating rites. That one speaks for itself. It is basically three days of mind blowing sex between the five of you. I would be in there are will, but because I am with child I cannot. I will be giving you a book to help you understand that your life is going to change. Not in a bad way you will be able to still work, or what ever you do. I think we should go back in. They should be able to control themselves now." Iason and Riki walk back into the penthouse to the new life they are to now have.

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On with the Show….

(**Flashback to the night before) **

Raoul (POV)

I got on the elevator at Iason`s penthouse to give him the latest news. I really hope this goes will. The furniture let me in I walked right over to the bar, I just know that I will be needing it. For what I have to tell not one but both of them. They are going to be in for one wild ride when I tell them about the beautiful sub that is carrying twins. That Riki will also be able to carry as well.

I was so into my own thoughts that I didn`t know that Iason and Riki were in the room with me. I was broken from my thoughts when Iason puts his hand on my shoulder. "Raoul my friend what has you so distracted?" Iason asked. I blinked at him a few times. "You remember that the 4 off-worlders arrived today? I asked him. "Why yes, anything happen that I need to be aware of?" Iason said with a raised eyebrow at me. 'Oh, you have no idea' I thought to myself.

Iason walked over to his favorite red chair. He sits down the he pats his thigh for Riki to sit on his lap. I move to the couch closes to them. I wait until everyone is comfortable.

I turn my head to see that both of them are looking at me. I take a deep breath then let it out to calm my nerves. "As you know I was at the docks waiting for them to arrive. The ship in itself was gorgeous the ramp came down. The first person off was a tall man with shoulder length black hair with an off set nose. The next was another man about an inch shorter he had blond hair almost white. The next was a young man around Riki`s age with the same hair as the older blond. The most shocking was the fourth he was smaller then all of them, but that isn`t the best part. When he got down the ramp we all could see he had a round belly. He also had short black hair almost like Riki`s, but he has the most beautiful Emerald eyes I have ever seen." Raoul stops for a breath and a sip of wine.

"Jupiter made herself known when they made it to the end of the docks. The tall one introduced everyone to us. He is Lord Severus Snape-Prince the Alpha. The tall blond is Lord Lucius Malfoy the Dom. The younger blond is Lord Heir Draco Malfoy the Sub\Dom. Then there is the smallest one he is Lord Harry Potter-Black the Sub. He is also 5 mouths pregnant with twins." Raoul told them what seemed to take forever.

There was a silence after he was finished. He looked at the two next to him in the big red chair. The look of confusion was written on Iason`s face. Riki on the other hand was trying to make sense of what he was told about the off-worlders.

Iason sat there a few minutes. Then he looked over at Raoul then started to talk. "As informative as this is why are you telling me this." Iason said. I took another deep breath. "Well when we got into the penthouse Lord Snape-Prince, Lord Malfoy, and Lord Heir Malfoy took a deep breath. After a few moments Lord Snape-Prince finally said what was bothering them. He said that one of their mates had been in the penthouse before they had arrived. He also knew that he was not in the penthouse with them. I told him that the only other person in there was your pet Riki. He then demanded that he be brought to them. I told him that you both would be there in the morning." Iason raised an eyebrow at me. I then put my hand up to stop him from interrupting me. "When I told him that he growled at me. I mean an animal growl. I will say this that in my whole life I have never been that worried about my life than in that moment." I told then gulping down the rest of my wine in one swallow.

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**(Flashback end) **

Harry leads Iason and Riki back into the penthouse hoping that his three mates have regained their composure. Harry puts his hand up for Iason and Riki to wait. Harry then looks in the penthouse. He sees Lucius sitting on the couch drinking wine. Severus at the bar, and Draco was not in the room as he could see. Severus saw him first. Harry gave him a look asking 'everything ok' Severus nodded his head. Harry then looks behind him to signal too Iason and Riki that it was ok to enter.

Iason and Riki walk back into the penthouse. The both of them are looking at the two older Lords. They were both very striking in their own way. They see the little Lord sit down next to Lord Malfoy. He then lies down with his head in the older mans lap. What they see next makes both Iason and Riki's eyes almost pop out their heads?

The older Lord waves his hand and a red fuzzy blanket apprise over the little Lord. The little lord then snuggles down in the blanket with a sigh. The little lord looks up at Lord Malfoy "where is Draco?" Lord Malfoy looked down "he is in the training room. You know that calms him down." "Yes, I know. I am surprised that Severus isn't in the Lab right now." The little lord says. "Maybe someone should go and get him?" the little lord asked. "No leave him be for now. He has an alarm set for 10 minuets." Lord Malfoy tells Harry. Lucius feels Harry nod his head. Harry snuggles deeper in the blanket then falls asleep. Lucius looks down when he hears a soft snoring from Harry and smiles while running his hand through Harry's hair.

(AN: I will be using first names now. Thought you should know.)

Iason and Riki come out of their shock when Severus cleared his throat. Severus motioned for them to set in the couch if front of Lucius and Harry. Iason guides Riki by putting his hand on his lower back.

Severus moves to the couch that Lucius and Harry are on, but not to disturb Harry he lengthens the couch next to Lucius. Severus sits down and start to speak "I heard what Harry told you on the tarries. Is there anything you would like to speak about?"

Iason thinks for a moment, but it is Riki that answers "Ya, what the hell was with all that?" Riki asks while pointing to the blanket and the larger couch. The two lords raise an eyebrow each. "That was just a hint of the thinks that you are about to learn." Said a voice from behind them. Iason and Riki look back to see the younger blond leaning on the door frame. Draco push`s off the door frame and walks into the room and sits on the arm chair sitting facing the two couches.

Severus and Lucius both look at Draco with an eyebrow raised. "What? You can`t tell me that you weren`t thinking the same." Draco says. "You will have to excuse Draco Sometimes his mouth runs away with him." Severus tells Iason and Riki. "That is quite all right Riki can be the same at times." Iason tells them. "Ha." Draco and Riki say at the same time following with a pout. There only response is the three older men is an eyebrow raised mockingly. They all jump when Harry says "don't pout you will get wrinkles." "WILL NOT." The pouting duo yelled together. Harry starts to giggle to all out laughing when Draco and Riki look at each other and says together "stop coping me Sev/Iason make him stop" while glaring at each other.

The three older men look over at Harry while he is laughing. As soon as he starts to calm down he grabs his stomach and gasps. Severus, Lucius, and Draco fly over to him to see what the problem is. "Are you all right" All three of them said at he same time. Harry just smiles while nodding "the wins are just kicked me hard that's all" Harry tells them. He then looks over at Iason and Riki the look that they are both have on their faces the want to join in, but do not know if they can.

Harry see this he smiles and asks "would you like to feel them move." No sooner that the words left his mouth both Iason and Riki is siting in front of him on the coffee table. Harry takes their hands. He the puts them on his stomach were the wins ae kicking.

The look of pure awe and wonder on the two faces is so funny.

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**To be continued… **

**I will try to update soon. As well as soon as well some other of my stories. **

**Hopetess**


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